cradle roof

noun

1. a roof having trusses the undersides of which form an arch.
2. a roof ceiled in the form of a barrel vault.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cradle roof¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Fine woodwork is to be seen in the cradle roof, while the chancel screen was carefully modelled on one of earlier date.

From Project Gutenberg

A good plain example of a cradle roof is in the chancel of Ipplepen, and a very rich one at Beaford.

From Project Gutenberg